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POOF DOOF Launches Record Label to Amplify Queer Voices

POOF DOOF Launches Record Label to Amplify Queer Voices

Australian queer nightclub and events brand POOF DOOF has launched its very own record label, debuting with its first release from Jimi the Kween, "All I Need". POOF DOOF Records hopes to amplify…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 22, 2026
POOF DOOF Launches Record Label to Amplify Queer Voices

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POOF DOOF Launches Record Label to Amplify Queer Voices

Australian queer nightclub and events brand POOF DOOF has launched its very own record label, debuting with its first release from Jimi the Kween, "All I Need". POOF DOOF Records hopes to amplify…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 22, 2026
Perth music production school Lab Six launches record label

Perth music production school Lab Six launches record label

Lab Six Records will showcase the talents of local electronic, hip-hop and pop acts.

By Unknown Author - Jul 26, 2021
Perth music production school Lab Six launches record label

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Perth music production school Lab Six launches record label

Lab Six Records will showcase the talents of local electronic, hip-hop and pop acts.

By Unknown Author - Jul 26, 2021
A former Melbourne record label boss used Grindr to pay teen boy for sex

A former Melbourne record label boss used Grindr to pay teen boy for sex

A former Melbourne record label boss used the gay dating app Grindr to talk to an underage boy and pay him $350 for sex. As per News.com, the man, unidentified for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to…

By Conor Lochrie - Jan 14, 2021
A former Melbourne record label boss used Grindr to pay teen boy for sex

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A former Melbourne record label boss used Grindr to pay teen boy for sex

A former Melbourne record label boss used the gay dating app Grindr to talk to an underage boy and pay him $350 for sex. As per News.com, the man, unidentified for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to…

By Conor Lochrie - Jan 14, 2021
What we’ve learned from running an indie label through COVID

What we’ve learned from running an indie label through COVID

I’m an optimistic person but there’s no point in sugarcoating it, this has been an incredibly tough year for the arts. Back in February, we were preparing for one of our acts - Cousin Tony’s Brand…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 23, 2020
What we’ve learned from running an indie label through COVID

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What we’ve learned from running an indie label through COVID

I’m an optimistic person but there’s no point in sugarcoating it, this has been an incredibly tough year for the arts. Back in February, we were preparing for one of our acts - Cousin Tony’s Brand…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 23, 2020
Vision and positioning in 2019: Is it really the artist's job? [Op-Ed]

Vision and positioning in 2019: Is it really the artist's job? [Op-Ed]

The other day, an artist representative told me they aren’t paid to come up with the artist’s vision for them… “That’s the artist’s job.” I couldn’t agree more… The era we live in requires a bold and…

By Poppy Reid - May 1, 2019
Vision and positioning in 2019: Is it really the artist's job? [Op-Ed]

Opinion

Vision and positioning in 2019: Is it really the artist's job? [Op-Ed]

The other day, an artist representative told me they aren’t paid to come up with the artist’s vision for them… “That’s the artist’s job.” I couldn’t agree more… The era we live in requires a bold and…

By Poppy Reid - May 1, 2019
EXCLUSIVE: ArowAgency announces new Artist and Label Services division

EXCLUSIVE: ArowAgency announces new Artist and Label Services division

A year ago, ex-Sony Music staffers Elizabeth Browne and Tamara Georgopoulos launched independent music agency ArowAgency to offer management, digital and artist development services. Having worked…

By Poppy Reid - May 18, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: ArowAgency announces new Artist and Label Services division

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EXCLUSIVE: ArowAgency announces new Artist and Label Services division

A year ago, ex-Sony Music staffers Elizabeth Browne and Tamara Georgopoulos launched independent music agency ArowAgency to offer management, digital and artist development services. Having worked…

By Poppy Reid - May 18, 2017
L.A. Reid departs Sony Music, weeks after launching new label with Mariah Carey

L.A. Reid departs Sony Music, weeks after launching new label with Mariah Carey

UPDATE: Monday May 15, 1pm According to the New York Post, Reid was pushed out of Sony Music following allegations of several instances of sexual harassment from a co-worker. The Post has been in…

By Tyler Jenke - May 14, 2017
L.A. Reid departs Sony Music, weeks after launching new label with Mariah Carey

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L.A. Reid departs Sony Music, weeks after launching new label with Mariah Carey

UPDATE: Monday May 15, 1pm According to the New York Post, Reid was pushed out of Sony Music following allegations of several instances of sexual harassment from a co-worker. The Post has been in…

By Tyler Jenke - May 14, 2017
The End of the Era of Gatekeepers: How Chance the Rapper did it on his own

The End of the Era of Gatekeepers: How Chance the Rapper did it on his own

The labels don't decide what's cool anymore... the people do. See how Chance The Rapper and Joey Badass defined a new era without gatekeepers.

By Jessica Westcott - May 9, 2017
The End of the Era of Gatekeepers: How Chance the Rapper did it on his own

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The End of the Era of Gatekeepers: How Chance the Rapper did it on his own

The labels don't decide what's cool anymore... the people do. See how Chance The Rapper and Joey Badass defined a new era without gatekeepers.

By Jessica Westcott - May 9, 2017
Excerpt: Mark Holden spills all in book 'My Idol Years'

Excerpt: Mark Holden spills all in book 'My Idol Years'

The former pop star, actor, Australian Idol judge, 'touchdown' founder, 'Absolutely Everybody' co-writer and barrister has released his memoir 'My Idol Years'. His honest, unfiltered portrait of the…

By Poppy Reid - May 3, 2017
Excerpt: Mark Holden spills all in book 'My Idol Years'

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Excerpt: Mark Holden spills all in book 'My Idol Years'

The former pop star, actor, Australian Idol judge, 'touchdown' founder, 'Absolutely Everybody' co-writer and barrister has released his memoir 'My Idol Years'. His honest, unfiltered portrait of the…

By Poppy Reid - May 3, 2017
IFPI's 2017 Global Music Report: The key takeaways

IFPI's 2017 Global Music Report: The key takeaways

During a global media conference call on April 25, global recording industry body the IFPI was joined by Stu Bergen (Warner Music), Michael Nash (Universal Music) and Dennis Kooker (Sony Music) to…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 25, 2017
IFPI's 2017 Global Music Report: The key takeaways

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IFPI's 2017 Global Music Report: The key takeaways

During a global media conference call on April 25, global recording industry body the IFPI was joined by Stu Bergen (Warner Music), Michael Nash (Universal Music) and Dennis Kooker (Sony Music) to…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 25, 2017
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